Headteacher

Due to the retirement of our highly inspirational and visionary Headteacher the governors of this inclusive Nursery School and Children's Centre welcome applications from appropriately experienced professionals who are committed to supporting families through the provision of high quality integrated care and early education for children from 6 months to the end of their pre-school year. In the recent Nursery School inspection in November 2014 we received an outstanding judgement from Ofsted in all areas.

The Nursery School is commissioned by the LA to deliver Children's Centre Services; recently our services have been extended (from April 2015). The newly appointed Headteacher with overall responsibility will work in close partnership with the Locality Children's Centre Leader (based at Collyhurst) to embed the Core Purpose and Manchester's New Delivery Model in the locality on behalf of the city council. We are looking for an exceptional leader with excellent leadership qualities and the drive and determination to take the setting forward in this new exciting stage of development for the Collyhurst Cluster of 4 Children's Centres.

The successful candidate will be:

• An Early Years Educational Professional with a track record of leading a high quality EYFS curriculum
• An inspirational leader with a clear vision for leading integrated services for children and families, working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies
• Able to raise standards, ensuring high quality care and provision and further strengthening the assessment and tracking of children's progress
• An effective manager with very good interpersonal skills

In return we can offer:

• Supportive and enthusiastic Governors
• A vibrant nursery setting with a friendly and supportive team of colleagues
• A well resourced setting with excellent facilities for children and families
• A commitment to your continuing professional development

Safeguarding information
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

How to apply - information for applicants
Please apply on line using the attached application form and return to admin@collyhurst.manchester.sch.uk by Monday 13th April 2015.

Visits are warmly encouraged. Please contact Christine Rigby at the school: 0161 205 1744 to arrange a visit.

For further information regarding the nursery school please go to our website. www.collyhurst.manchester.sch.uk

Closing Date: 13 April 2015 09:00
Shortlisting: 15/04/2015
Interviews: 22/04/2015

Please quote vacancy reference - MCC352/1008-8L

About us
We are a Nursery School commissioned to managed a cluster of children’s centres in North Manchester.

Manchester City Council commission Collyhurst Nursery School to deliver Sure Start services from 4 sites, Collyhurst, Harpurhey, Moston and Broadhurst.

We are a Manchester Local Authority maintained Nursery School with a fully integrated Children's Centre onsite.

What we offer:

• Nursery Class provision with wrap around care
• Holiday Care for children who already attend the nursery
• Full child care for 6 months to 3+ years
• Sessional care for 2-3 year olds
• 2 year old free entitlement
• Weekly stay and play
• Children's Centre Services
• Outreach Support

Inclusive Practice:
We work with a wide range of professionals from partner agencies to meet the diverse needs of children and their families.

The setting has an outstanding track record of outreach work. We strive to ensure a positive approach and inclusive ethos underpinned by fairness, respect and dignity for all the children; towards families and members of the school, in the day care and towards members of the community accessing services in the children's centre.

Collyhurst Nursery School & Children's Centre
Teignmouth Ave,
Collyhurst,
Manchester
M40 7QD

0161 205 1744
www.collyhurst.manchester.sch.uk